Headline RoundupJanuary 23rd, 2018
President Trump Imposes Tariffs on Solar Panels and Washing Machines
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President Trump imposed high tariffs on solar panels and washing machines coming primarily from China and South Korea. Many on the Left claim that this is a major blow to renewable energy and the fight to stop climate change, while others say the move is part of Trump's "America First" agenda.
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Solar Industry Braces For Job Losses As Trump Puts Fees On Imported PanelsHuffPost
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The solar industry created 1 in every 50 new American jobs in 2016.
From the Center
U.S. Imposes New Tariffs, Ramping Up ‘America First’ Trade PolicyWall Street Journal (News)
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President Donald Trump slapped steep tariffs on imports of solar panels and washing machines, kicking off his second year in office by showing he is ready to start implementing his long-promised “America First” trade policy.
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Trump says tariffs on washers and solar panels won’t start trade warWashington Times
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President Trump said Tuesday he’s not worried about starting a trade war with Asia as he signed an order slapping tariffs on solar panels from China and washing machines produced mostly in South Korea.
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